Controversial lockout laws key issue in Queensland parliament

Controversial lockout laws planned for Queensland are set to dominate state parliament this week.

Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath on Sunday announced the government had abandoned its planned 1am lockouts and 3am last drinks policy in favour of a new 2am last drinks policy.

Under the new plan, some establishments in entertainment precincts will be able to apply for a 3am last drinks call if they have a 1am lockout.

The minority Labor government insists it hasn't compromised its policy to appease crossbenchers Billy Gordon and the two Katter's Australian Party MPs, but that's exactly what the opposition has accused it of doing.

Shadow Attorney-General Ian Walker said the government was committed to its previous policy as late as September, but was now making up policy on the run.

"What we've seen happen is that Mr Gordon, the kingmaker, has gone feral on them in the last couple of weeks - he's been putting other proposals out there and now suddenly we have a 2am closing time," Mr Walker said.

"They've got Mr Gordon breathing down their neck calling the tune and they now suddenly come out with a new policy that they didn't take to the election."

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KAP leader Robbie Katter indicated he and Shane Knuth were opposed to the policy, meaning the embattled Mr Gordon's vote is likely to hold the key to the proposed legislation.

Natural Resources Minister Dr Anthony Lynham is also expected to this week introduce an amendment to the state's Sustainable Ports Development Bill, which will allow restricted capital dredging works at Cairns Port despite it not having "priority" status.

Parliament will resume this morning for what will be its second last sitting week this year.